- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (25 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (18 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.90 zł (2.82 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (13 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.39 zł (3.30 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.14 zł (2.08 ₪) | 4.84 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (3.10 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (29 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.05 zł (4.91 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.57 zł (2.50 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,852 zł (3,746 ₪) | 8,106 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,780 zł (2,703 ₪) | 5,829 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 434 zł (422 ₪) | 598 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,348 zł (2,283 ₪) | 4,900 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,690 zł (1,643 ₪) | 3,618 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 293 zł (285 ₪) | 470 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (37 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,858 zł (1,807 ₪) | 1,969 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 zł (383 ₪) | 404 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (25 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (23 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 29% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (276 ₪) | 358 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 zł (138 ₪) | 194 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 285 zł (277 ₪) | 424 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 328 zł (319 ₪) | 483 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,976 zł (75,831 ₪) | 134,665 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.72 zł (4.59 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (100 ₪) | 235 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (16 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (28 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 zł (113 ₪) | 317 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (15 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (11 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.79 zł (4.66 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (7 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (40 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 49% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (64 ₪) | 149 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (50 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 203 zł (198 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 zł (122 ₪) | 274 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (20 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (8 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,074 zł (2,017 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 zł (0.55 ₪) | 0.92 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 122 zł (118 ₪) | 303 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (15 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 49% cheaper than in Israel
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